The D Major chord on the piano consists of the notes D, F#, and A, creating a warm and uplifting sound that is commonly used in genres such as pop and classical music.

How to play the D Major Chord on the piano

D Major Chord in root position

D major chord root position piano diagram

For the D Major Chord in root position, the left hand should position the thumb on D, the middle finger on F#, and the pinky finger on A. The right hand should position the thumb on D, the middle finger on F#, and the pinky finger on A. Both hands should be relaxed and curved, with the fingers lightly touching the keys.

D Major Chord inversions

First Inversion

D major chord 1st inversion piano diagram

To transition from the root position to the first inversion, just raise the bottom note of the root position chord by one octave.

Second Inversion

D major chord 2nd position piano diagram

To move from the root position (D F# A) to the second inversion (A D F#) for a D Major Chord on the piano, simply move the bottom note (D) up an octave.